Andre Onana has announced his retirement from International Football at only 26 years old and 34 appearances for Cameroon.
Onana’s retirement came after he fell out with Cameroon coach Rigobert Song during the World Cup in Qatar.
The shot-stopper was sent home with Song saying he was forced to take the decision owing to a disciplinary breach by the Inter Milan custodian.
Onana played in the 1-0 loss against Switzerland, with Devis Epassy playing in a 3-3 draw against Serbia and in the famous 1-0 win over Brazil.
The former Ajax goalkeeper was unhappy with what transpired in Qatar and went on to allege he was misunderstood. Onana has now said his journey with the Indomitable Lions is over but will continue supporting the national team.
His statement reads;
“Every story, however beautiful it may be, always has its end.” And my story with the Cameroonian national team has reached this point. “Players come and go, but Cameroon always comes before any person or player,” Onana said in a statement.
“Cameroon will always remain the same, as will my love for the national team shirt and for our people, who have always supported us regardless of the difficulties.”
“My feelings have not changed. My Cameroonian heart will keep beating, and wherever it goes, it will fight to always raise the flag of Cameroon as high as possible.
“I will continue to support Cameroon as a fan, just like 27 million Cameroonians do at every game.” “I can only thank all those who trusted me and believed that I could contribute to the team.”